Israeli air strikes in Gaza have killed at least eight people, including two children aged 10 and 6, according to Palestinian health officials. The incidents occurred on July 8, 2026, with medics reporting casualties from multiple air strikes in Gaza City and Khan Younis.
Details of the Air Strikes in Gaza
On Wednesday, an Israeli air strike near a school in Gaza City resulted in one death and twelve injuries. The Israeli military stated that they targeted fighters in the area but were unaware of civilian casualties. Another strike in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis killed at least four people, including a 10-year-old child.
Later in the day, Palestinian health officials reported that a six-year-old boy was killed by Israeli gunfire in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City. A vehicle strike west of the city accounted for another casualty, bringing the day's total to at least seven deaths, with an eighth reported shortly thereafter.
Impact of Continuing Violence Despite Ceasefire
The recent killings come despite an agreement between Israel and Hamas for a United States-brokered ceasefire in October 2023. Although large-scale fighting has decreased, Israeli attacks on Palestinian territories persist. The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that since the ceasefire began, Israeli violations have resulted in at least 1,084 deaths and 3,491 injuries.
According to the ministry, the overall death toll in the ongoing conflict since October 2023 has reached at least 73,110, with 173,599 others injured. This latest escalation raises concerns over the humanitarian situation in the region, which remains dire.
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza and International Response
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has been exacerbated by the violence and ongoing Israeli control over the territory. A recent report from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) highlighted the alarming rise in health issues, including nearly 9,300 cases of chickenpox across more than 130 health facilities.
The report indicated that the increase in chickenpox cases is occurring in a context of severe overcrowding, poor hygiene conditions, and environmental health hazards due to the displacement of families. A group of United Nations agencies and NGOs has warned that the expansion of Israeli control poses significant risks to civilians and relief efforts.
- At least 8 people killed in Israeli air strikes
- Included 2 children aged 10 and 6
- 12 people injured in total
- Overall death toll since October 2023: 73,110
- Injuries reported: 173,599
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